# Pencil Sort™ vs Unpin Master 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unpin Master 3D at every 8 days against Pencil Sort™'s every 3 weeks. Unpin Master 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencil Sort™ sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Unpin Master 3D sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pencil Sort™ against 4.6 for Unpin Master 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Pencil Sort™'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Unpin Master 3D's.

Pencil Sort™ ships an update every 3 weeks, Unpin Master 3D every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Sort™ | Unpin Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sort-color-sorting/id6502805895/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpin-master-3d/id6738989367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **19.0% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Onetap Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706028654) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Sort™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sort-color-sorting/id6502805895)

Immerse yourself in a 3D hexagon puzzle adventure where you arrange and merge colorful tiles to create complete pencils. Solve intricate sorting challenges with stunning visuals and satisfying ASMR effects.

**Highlights:** 3D hexagon puzzle gameplay, Color sorting and merging mechanics, Create complete pencils, Stunning 3D graphics, Multiple challenging levels, Satisfying ASMR effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank Level 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Level 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt Normal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limit Time Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goods Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Super | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $31.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $47.99 | one-time |
| Champion Pack | $91.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique pencil art
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- ⏱️ No time limits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔒 Suspicious browser redirects
- 🤕 Inappropriate content in drawings

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent point tracking
- Lives randomly depleting
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Endless/unlimited mode
- Ability to speed up pencil drawing animation
- Improved level progression and difficulty scaling


### Unpin Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpin-master-3d/id6738989367)

Engage in a time-limited puzzle game where you unpin colorful pins. Match three pins of the same color by tapping to clear them and achieve high scores. Test your reflexes and strategic thinking in this challenging brain teaser.

**Highlights:** Unpin colorful pins, Match three of the same color, Time-limited challenges, Score maximization, Brain-teasing puzzles, Quick reflexes required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ads Break | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Screw Hole | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Screw Box | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Make It Rain | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Screw Box | $29.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Make It Rain Original | $29.99 | one-time |
| 135000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 300000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to see colors
- 🔨 Fun puzzle gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Malware and security issues
- 🤖 Levels designed to force ads
- 🎨 Repetitive and limited content
- 🔍 Accessibility issues for color blind users

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with impossible solutions
- Ads redirecting to malicious websites
- Sound issues after closing ads
- Inconsistent reward tracking

**Requested features**

- Add more unique puzzle levels
- Provide an option to disable auto-zoom
- Implement a colorblind mode
- Improve ad implementation and reduce frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pencil Sort™ free?

Pencil Sort™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unpin Master 3D free?

Unpin Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pencil Sort™ or Unpin Master 3D?

Unpin Master 3D is rated higher. Pencil Sort™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Unpin Master 3D averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Pencil Sort™ or Unpin Master 3D have ads?

Both Pencil Sort™ and Unpin Master 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Sort™ or Unpin Master 3D?

Pencil Sort™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unpin Master 3D every 8 days. Most recently, Pencil Sort™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unpin Master 3D on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*